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Struggling to pay?

What to do if you're struggling to pay your Council Tax

If you are struggling financially there is support available.

Citizens Advice Rutland offer free and independent financial and budgeting advice. 

To find out if you are eligible for other benefits, please use one of the free benefits calculators.

You can find information about cost of living support in Rutland on our website.

For those of pension age, you can apply for Council Tax support. For those of working age, you can apply for Council Tax reduction.

How to get in touch

If you can, email us at: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk.

If you'd prefer to talk to someone, call our customer services team to arrange an appointment for one of our officers to call you back: 01572 722 577.

Council Tax hardship relief

In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to reduce the amount you pay for a short time.

To ask for hardship relief, get in touch with us to let us know:

  • why you're struggling to pay
  • the amount you want to claim

You'll need to provide evidence, and we may need to ask you for more information.

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Debt advice

If you're worried about debt, you can get advice from:

Council Tax discounts and exemptions

Find out if you're eligible for Council Tax discounts, reductions or exemptions.

Council Tax - Link - Discounts and exemptions